No penalty for Hamilton over grid stop

Doc 38 - Infringement - Car 44 - Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (Reaching the Grid)

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

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Summary

The stewards decided no penalty for Lewis Hamilton after he stopped short of the grid due to crowding, deeming his actions appropriate.

Explanation

The stewards investigated Lewis Hamilton for failing to reach the grid under his own power as per the Race Director's Event Notes. After reviewing video evidence, they determined that Hamilton stopped in a safe spot before Safety Car Line 1 because the end of the grid was extremely crowded. The stewards concluded his actions were appropriate, and therefore no penalty was applied.

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